LO1 - Substance Abuse And Dependance

Question 1

Definition-drugs

Answer 1

Any substance natural or artificial, other than food, that by its chemical nature alters structure or function of a living organism

Question 2

Definition - psychoactive drug

Answer 2

A drug that specifically affects thoughts, emotion or behaviours

Question 3

Definition - illicit drug

Answer 3

A drug that is unlawful to possess or use

Question 4

Types of substances

Answer 4

Alcohol
Stimulants
Depressants
hallucinogens
Inhalants
Cannabis

Question 5

Continuum of substance use

Answer 5

Non - use
Experimental/social use
Regular use
Can be mild, moderate, severe

Question 6

Criteria for substance related disorders

Answer 6

Mild - 2-3 symptoms
Moderate -4-5 symptoms
Severe - 6+ symptoms

Question 7

Limbic system

Answer 7

. Brain regulates temperature, emotions, coordination, breathing

Question 8

3 different types of remission

Answer 8

Early remission - No symptoms for 3-12 months
Sustained remission - No symptoms for 12+ months
Controlled environment - ex. Jail

Question 9

Dopamine is involved with…

Answer 9

Movement
Motivation
Emotional response
Pleasure
Pain

Question 10

Serotonin

Answer 10

Role in emotional disorders

Question 11

Norepinephrine

Answer 11

Regulates arousal to that environment